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Neuro-Oncology Practice
H-index 18

Neuro-Oncology Practice

2054-2577

Published by: Oxford University Press

https://academic.oup.com/nop

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1330 113 156 18

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 161
Documents by Best Scientists*: 187
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 34
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.901
Impact Factor: 2.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Neuro-Oncology Practice?

Neuro-Oncology Practice tackles a plethora of topics, such as Internal medicine, Glioma, Oncology, Radiation therapy and Brain tumor. Cancer, Temozolomide, Clinical trial, Cohort and Hazard ratio are all aspects of Internal medicine research featured in the journal. While Temozolomide is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Bevacizumab and Regimen.

The presented research on Clinical trial deals specifically with Neurologic Oncology but it also addresses topics in Family medicine. The studies on Glioma discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Quality of life and Disease. Concepts in Cognition, as well as related topics in Clinical psychology, are covered in the Quality of life research presented in the journal.

It facilitates discussions on Oncology that incorporate concepts from other fields like Epidemiology and Glioblastoma. It explores research in Radiation therapy and the adjacent study of Chemotherapy regimen. Some problems in Brain tumor that were presented in Neuro-Oncology Practice overlapped with concepts under Neurocognitive, Pediatrics and Intensive care medicine.

  • Internal medicine (30.33%)
  • Glioma (20.05%)
  • Oncology (19.05%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Understanding inherited genetic risk of adult glioma – a review (46 citations)
  • Temozolomide treatment of pituitary carcinomas and atypical adenomas: systematic review of case reports (36 citations)
  • Integration of palliative care into the neuro-oncology practice: patterns in the United States. (35 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Neuro-Oncology Practice:

The most cited papers generally zeroe in on subjects such as Glioma, Internal medicine, Quality of life, Oncology and Clinical trial. The journal papers link adjacent topics like Internal medicine with Surgery. The most cited publications address concerns in Clinical trial which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Chemotherapy regimen, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Brain tumor, Complication and Radiation therapy.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Cancer
  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The scientific interests tackled in the journal are Internal medicine, Brain tumor, Oncology, Glioma and Radiology. Many of the research works in Internal medicine, specifically Cancer and Temozolomide, closely connected to disciplines like In patient. Brain tumor research featured in Neuro-Oncology Practice incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Quality of life, Text mining, Survivorship curve, Pediatrics and Epilepsy.

The Oncology works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Neurologic Oncology, Clinical trial and Epidemiology. Glioma research presented in Neuro-Oncology Practice encompasses a variety of subjects, including Immunohistochemistry and Ependymoma. Neuro-Oncology Practice holds forums on Radiation therapy that merges themes from other disciplines such as Bevacizumab, Progressive disease, Chemotherapy and Glioblastoma.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The cIMPACT-NOW updates and their significance to current neuro-oncology practice (7 citations)
  • Durable 5-year local control for resected brain metastases with early adjuvant SRS: the effect of timing on intended-field control. (4 citations)
  • Exploring sleep disturbance among adults with primary or secondary malignant brain tumors and their caregivers. (3 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Neuro-Oncology Practice (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Susan M. Chang (14 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Paul D. Brown (14 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Rakesh Jalali (13 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Michael Weller (13 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Martin J.B. Taphoorn (13 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Neuro-Oncology Practice (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of California, San Francisco (37 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (36 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Mayo Clinic (33 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (21 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (16 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 3.80% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 48.68% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.84% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.11% of all publications and 22.37% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities in Neuro-Oncology

While academic and research pursuits in the field of neuro-oncology are undoubtedly substantial, it is equally crucial to understand the career opportunities available for professionals in this domain. The diverse fields of study within neuro-oncology, such as internal medicine, radiation therapy, glioma, and oncology, have potential ramifications within different areas of healthcare. Lessons learned and skills acquired through such studies can be redirected towards various crucial roles in the medical field. A possible career path is becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The main responsibilities of an LPN working in neuro-oncology can include patient care, administering medication, and working together with a team of healthcare professionals to provide holistic treatment strategies for patients suffering from brain tumors, gliomas, and other neurological forms of cancer. Such opportunities are not only limited to direct patient care within the hospital or clinic settings. Many LPNs working in the field of oncology also find fulfilling careers as educators, administrators, research coordinators, and even consultants. Pursuing a career as an LPN often requires practical training and certification. Many educational institutions offer specialized courses tailored for those interested in neuro-oncology. For instance, one might consider enrolling in an LPN program in Georgia. For more information on such programs and how to apply, you can explore this list of lpn programs Georgia. To summarize, the field of neuro-oncology is not only vital in its contribution to cancer research but is also a fertile ground for fulfilling and meaningful careers in healthcare. It enables professionals to combine their scientific passion with the rewarding endeavor of helping patients navigate their journey with cancer.

Top Publications

  • Primary brain and other central nervous system tumors in the United States (2014-2018): A summary of the CBTRUS statistical report for clinicians.

    (2022)
    142 Citations
  • Efficacy of antiepileptic drugs in glioma patients with epilepsy: a systematic review

    (2021)
    58 Citations
  • The cIMPACT-NOW updates and their significance to current neuro-oncology practice

    L Nicolas Gonzalez Castro;L Nicolas Gonzalez Castro;Pieter Wesseling

    (2021)
    56 Citations
  • Safe surgery for glioblastoma: Recent advances and modern challenges

    (2022)
    54 Citations
  • Determining medical decision-making capacity in brain tumor patients: why and how?

    Andrea Pace;Johan A F Koekkoek;Martin J van den Bent;Helen J Bulbeck

    (2020)
    39 Citations
  • Death-related distress in adult primary brain tumor patients

    Ashlee R Loughan;Farah J Aslanzadeh;Julia Brechbiel;Gary Rodin

    (2020)
    32 Citations
  • Cognitive impact of lower-grade gliomas and strategies for rehabilitation

    Christina Weyer-Jamora;Christina Weyer-Jamora;Melissa S Brie;Melissa S Brie;Tracy L Luks;Ellen M Smith

    (2021)
    31 Citations
  • Relative survival after diagnosis with a primary brain or other central nervous system tumor in the National Program of Cancer Registries, 2004 to 2014

    Quinn T Ostrom;Gabrielle Truitt;Haley Gittleman;Daniel J Brat

    (2020)
    30 Citations
  • Durable 5-year local control for resected brain metastases with early adjuvant SRS: the effect of timing on intended-field control.

    Evan D Bander;Evan D Bander;Melissa Yuan;Anne S Reiner;Katherine S Panageas

    (2021)
    29 Citations
  • Use of virtual reality for symptom management in solid-tumor patients with implications for primary brain tumor research: a systematic review.

    (2020)
    26 Citations

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